The Libby Holman Foundation Inc
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Westport, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing homelessness, education, food access, youth activities, and music education.
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Libby Holman Foundation Inc gave $198K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $198,000
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,143
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,937,588
- +47.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Libby Holman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Bermuda Road, Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (212) 751-6476
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Libby Holman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Free Store Food Bank ($30K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in New York (75%), Ohio (13%), Connecticut (10%), and New Mexico (3%). These percentages are as reported. Named 2024 recipients include organizations in New York, Ohio, Connecticut, and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $198K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Free Store Food Bank Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Oyebog Tennis Academy Westport, CT | General Support | $23,000 |
| The Doe Fundinc New York, NY | General Support | $22,500 |
| Bowery Mission New York, NY | General Support | $22,000 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Inc New York, NY | General Support | $21,500 |
| East Harlem Tutorial Program New York, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| Happiness Is Camping Bronx, NY | General Support | $14,000 |
| Lucy Moses School New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Ranches Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $7,500 |
| Brian Patton Memorial Limestone, TN | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,937,588 | $1,200,035 | $278,535 | $198,000 | 14 | $223,852 | $1,161,497 | $178,062 |
| 2024 | $1,985,747 | $185,911 | $237,517 | $157,500 | 13 | $188,721 | $138,854 | $180,690 |
| 2023 | $2,037,353 | $196,019 | $226,884 | $157,000 | 14 | $183,575 | $153,561 | $150,051 |
| 2022 | $2,068,218 | $68,737 | $196,942 | $140,000 | 14 | $163,629 | $35,923 | $160,384 |
| 2021 | $2,196,423 | $212,423 | $204,618 | $139,000 | 13 | — | $172,671 | $167,827 |
| 2020 | $2,196,599 | $-78,769 | $168,560 | $111,000 | 13 | — | — | $140,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Libby Holman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, The Doe Fund says it helps people break cycles of homelessness, substance use, and criminal justice involvement; East Harlem Tutorial Program says it supports students’ academic, social, and emotional development; and Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter says it helps New Yorkers experiencing homelessness achieve greater independence. Oyebog Tennis Academy says it raises funds for tennis instruction, equipment, and education for underserved youth in Cameroon. Bloomingdale School of Music says it provides access to music education regardless of economic status and other listed characteristics.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $157,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $22,500, with a median of $14,000. Among the reported grants were $22,500 to The Doe Fund, $20,000 to East Harlem Tutorial Program, $19,500 to Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, $15,000 to Oyebog Tennis Academy, and $2,000 to Bloomingdale School of Music. The listed grants were for general support. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 14 grants totaling $198,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lloyd S Clareman as chairman and Kyle Reynolds, Brooke Cheney, Erin Holzman, Anthony Reynolds, and Janet Lea Renfro as directors.
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc is led by Lloyd S. Clareman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lloyd S. Clareman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $29K (2025)
Anthony Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Cheney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Holzman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Lea Renfro
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Reynolds
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $29K, to Lloyd S Clareman (Chairman).
Frequently asked questions about The Libby Holman Foundation Inc
How much does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc gave $198K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $158K across 13 grants.
What is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $14,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Libby Holman Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (15%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Free Store Food Bank ($30,000), Oyebog Tennis Academy ($23,000) and The Doe Fundinc ($22,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc?
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $224K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Libby Holman Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Libby Holman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6037769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Libby Holman Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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